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Oral History Interview with George Fortmeyer, November 7, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Fortmeyer. Fortmeyer joined the Navy in February of 1945. He served as Fireman First Class aboard the USS Chickasaw (AT-83). They conducted salvage and rescue operations around Wake Island, the Hawaiian Islands, and along the coast of the United States. Fortmeyer continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge in 1946.
Date: November 7, 2018
Duration: 40 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Fortmeyer, George
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clifford Staffenbeck, December 7, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clifford Staffenbeck. Staffenbeck was born in Galveston, Texas on 24 February 1926. In 1944, he was drafted into the United States Navy. Upon completing boot camp at San Diego, he was trained as a Gunner’s Mate. He was sent to the Philippines and assigned to crash boat 26635, nicknamed Bug Bunny. He describes the boat and the crew and tells of his experiences while aboard the boat. Following the end of the war, he was assign… more
Date: December 7, 2018
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Staffenbeck, Clifford
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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